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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.17, 1,370.97 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.17, 1,370.97 and 523.56 is: 786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.17 : 1,370.97 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.17/1,370.97 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.17x = 1,370.97 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.17x = 717,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,785.05/913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.04

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